Rent in Beaufort County, SC at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$1,816$21,792 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $2,010 (+10.7%)How much rent can you afford in Beaufort County, SC?
HUD’s fair market rent for each size, against what a typical household here earns. Change the income to see yours.
Rent in Beaufort County, SC by bedroom, and the pay it takes
Income needed keeps rent at 30% of gross pay; the hourly figure assumes one full-time job, 2,080 hours a year.
| Size | A month | A year | Income needed | Hourly wage needed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,582 | $18,984 | $63,280 | $30.42/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $1,657 | $19,884 | $66,280 | $31.87/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $1,816 | $21,792 | $72,640 | $34.92/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,177 | $26,124 | $87,080 | $41.87/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,720 | $32,640 | $108,800 | $52.31/hr |
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Rent in Beaufort County, SC: common questions
How much is rent going up in Beaufort County, SC in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $2,010 for a two-bedroom, up 10.7% from $1,816. A one-bedroom goes from $1,657 to $1,844, a studio from $1,582 to $1,772.
These are HUD's estimates of what a typical recently rented unit costs, used for housing vouchers. A landlord's increase on your lease follows your lease and your state's rules, not this figure.
What is the average rent in Beaufort County, SC?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $1,657 for a one-bedroom and $1,816 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $21,792 a year for the two-bedroom.
It is not an average of current listings. HUD sets it at the rent 40% of recent movers paid or less for a standard unit, so asking rents on newer places usually run higher.
How much do you need to make to afford rent in Beaufort County, SC?
To keep a $1,816 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $34.92 an hour, or $72,640 a year. A one-bedroom at $1,657 takes $31.87 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Beaufort County, SC?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $1,582, one bedroom $1,657, two $1,816, three $2,177 and four $2,720 a month.
Is rent affordable in Beaufort County, SC?
For the typical household, earning $86,573 a year ($7,214 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $1,816 takes 25.2% of income. Under 30% is the usual line for affordable; this is under it.
How is the income needed for rent worked out?
Rent for a year divided by 0.30, the share of gross income HUD treats as affordable: ($1,816 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $72,640. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $34.92 an hour.